WW1 .45 A.C.P. bullets

[RWMC]

Were bullets for the .45 in WW1 FMJ, or were they swaged lead? I want to reload for my 1917 S&W, but I want to shoot the bullet it was designed for. Thanks for the help!

 

[Sunray]

FMJ's, but a 230 grain cast bullet won't cost you as much as buying jacketed bullets. 4.5 grains of Bullseye is a nice light load for 230 grain cast bullets. Easier on your 90 year old revolver.

 

[ReloaderFred]

I have one round of FA-17 .45 acp ammunition in my collection, and it's full metal jacket.

Hope this helps.

Fred

 

[Slamfire]

And the original 1911 vintage load was a 230 FMJ with 5.0 grains Bullseye at 800 fps. Saw that in a book on 45 Service pistols.